Authorities in Buenos Aires have intensified their campaign against unauthorized online gambling after courts ordered the blocking of seven websites found to be operating without the required licenses in the city. The action followed an investigation led by the Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA), which identified the platforms as part of organized illegal gambling operations. According to authorities, the sites lacked basic consumer protection measures, including identity verification and age-checking systems, raising concerns about access by minors. According to SBC […]

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Buenos Aires Province has begun enforcing a 2% contribution on winnings generated through certain online gambling products, a move officials expect will generate billions of pesos each month while supporting social programs and initiatives aimed at addressing gambling-related harm. The measure took effect on 8 September following the publication of Resolution 1149/2026 by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos. Signed on 1 September, the regulation applies to the seven licensed online gambling operators currently authorized to offer services in […]

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Argentina’s government has formally introduced new legislation targeting online gambling, advertising practices and illegal betting platforms, marking the first major gambling-related initiative under President Javier Milei’s administration. On May 22, cabinet chief Manuel Adorni announced through X that the government had sent four bills to Congress, including a proposed Gambling Addiction Law drafted by the Secretariat of Comprehensive Policies on Drugs of the Nation (Sedronar) together with the Ministry of Health. President Milei later reposted the announcement. The proposal arrives as […]

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A new bill introduced in the Buenos Aires province aims to restrict the advertising and sponsorship of gambling brands in sports venues and community spaces. Senator Malena Galmarini, representing the Fuerza Patria party, presented the proposal to safeguard young people and families from the growing influence of gambling, particularly in the context of sports. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of gambling-related branding, logos, and sponsorships on club jerseys, sports venues, and surrounding areas within a 100-meter radius. This includes […]

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A Buenos Aires court has issued a nationwide order blocking access to Polymarket, one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms. The ruling also mandates that Google and Apple remove the platform’s applications from their stores across Argentina. The decision marks the first time a Latin American country has taken such measures against a crypto-based prediction market, highlighting increasing regional regulatory oversight. The case began when the Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA) identified Polymarket operating without proper authorization. Prosecutor Juan Rozas […]

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Argentine judicial authorities have ordered the continued detention of Roberto Javier Zuco, identified by investigators as a central organizer behind an illegal online gambling network, while freezing assets valued at roughly ARS$7 billion, equivalent to about €4.1 million. The measures stem from a federal investigation into alleged money laundering and the operation of unregulated online betting platforms that prosecutors say functioned outside tax and regulatory oversight for several years. Zuco, 54, was arrested in mid-October at his residence in the […]

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Argentina’s online gambling industry is expanding at a remarkable pace, reflecting broader digital trends across Latin America. Recent projections suggest that by 2025 the country could surpass 46 million active online players, generating more than USD 1.5 billion in revenue. For a nation grappling with inflation and structural challenges, this growth represents both a new source of tax income and a crucial test of regulatory effectiveness. Market drivers behind the surge Three forces are powering Argentina’s iGaming expansion: Provincial regulation: Buenos Aires City (CABA) […]

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In a decisive move to revitalize its aging network of provincial casinos, Buenos Aires has officially initiated a public tender process for the redevelopment of seven gaming venues. This initiative, spearheaded by the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC), seeks to modernize outdated infrastructure and transform the selected properties into competitive entertainment destinations. The plan targets casinos located in Tandil, Miramar, Mar de Ajó, Sierra de la Ventana, and two annexes situated in Mar del Plata—namely the Hermitage and […]

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Brazil is quickly becoming an iGaming hub with a huge population of tech-savvy people and sports lovers dominating the country. Well, looking at the dynamic market flooding that is all over the country, operators are easily getting good opportunities to bring their services to the table, putting the Brazilian market on the global map. However, despite the whole market growth, in an advance report to Folha, the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) warns that Brazil needs to accelerate the regulation […]

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Latin America’s online gambling industry is set to experience unprecedented growth, with gross revenue expected to exceed $7.86 billion by 2027. According to a recently published report by regulatory intelligence technology platform, Vixio, this represents a dramatic increase from the estimated $1.56 billion recorded in 2023. Brazil, Peru, and several other nations in the region are implementing regulatory frameworks to capitalize on the sector’s potential, attracting significant interest from global operators. Latin America’s online gambling market prepares for rapid expansion: The […]

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